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Rome Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour options: choose a skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour, a semi-private Vatican tour, the St. Peter’s Basilica option, or the Rome Vatican & Colosseum Highlights option.
This product includes separate options, not cumulative experiences. Please check your selected option carefully, as itinerary, duration, group size and inclusions vary.
Visit the Vatican Museums with a licensed guide and skip-the-line entrance. See Vatican highlights such as the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries and papal art collections, then enter the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes.
Choose the Basilica option to add St. Peter’s Basilica, subject to Vatican restrictions. Choose the Rome Vatican & Colosseum Highlights option to combine Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in one full Rome tour.
All options include expert guide, reserved entrance where applicable and headsets when needed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
Visit the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entrance and a licensed Vatican guide. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, ancient sculptures, Renaissance art and highlights of the papal collections before reaching the Sistine Chapel
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
Enter the Sistine Chapel during your Vatican Museums tour and admire Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes and The Last Judgment. Learn about the chapel’s history, symbolism and role in Vatican City before your visit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Basilica
IF ST. PETER’S BASILICA OPTION IS SELECTED: continue to St. Peter’s Basilica after the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour. Visit one of Rome’s most important churches and admire its sacred art, architecture and history. Access may vary due to religious events or Vatican restrictions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Colosseum
IF ROME VATICAN & COLOSSEUM HIGHLIGHTS OPTION IS SELECTED: enjoy a full Rome highlights guided tour combining Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Visit the Colosseum with skip-the-line entrance, then explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide to discover ancient Rome, gladiator history, imperial ruins and panoramic archaeological views.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
- This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchair or with impaired mobility
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums
- This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchair or with impaired mobility
- Entry to the Vatican Museums is based on strictly timed tickets. Late arrival may be refused with no refund.
- D required. All visitors must pass a mandatory security check
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum
- Please note that from January to March 2026, The Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel will undergo conservation works. Restoration elements will be present, but the fresco will remain visible, accessible, and enjoyable
- For St. Peter's Basilica & Colosseum the access tickets are nominative and non-transferable, requiring the holder’s name. Visitors must present valid ID at ticket checks.
- Best time for fewer crowds: choose the 7:45 AM departure when available. Recommended for guests who prefer a calmer Vatican visit or feel uncomfortable in very busy places.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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